NZXT Phantom Case Review

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When NZXT’s new Phantom case ($139.99 list) arrived in Ziff Davis Labs recently, someone observed that it looked like something an Imperial Stormtrooper would own. And, well, we could see his point. The version of the Phantom that NZXT had sent us was all glossy white with stark black accents, a far cry from the usual matte colors and subdued metal of most gaming chassis we see.

But the Phantom’s appearance is not necessarily a bad thing. Unlike the swarms of anonymous footsoldiers who buzzed around the galaxy doing Emperor Palpatine’s invidious bidding, this case knows how to stand out in a crowd. Its sharply angular, asymmetrical design on both the front and top panels help ensure its uniqueness amid a sea of case choices that, even at their best, often tend to resemble each other. The Phantom is sufficiently distinct that it won’t immediately appeal to everyone, but if you like its looks—or if you can look past them—this case has got a lot else to recomomend it.

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